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Blog Posts in April, 2011

  • New Pool Pump, Savings Today

    Posted By MyGuy || 30-Apr-2011

    Enjoy your pool today and save money too. Are you aware that by installing a variable speed pump, for your new or existing pool you can save you approximately $100 in the first 18 months! This also qualifies you for a $200 saver rebate from APS. To learn more about pool services and pumps contact MyGuy.
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  • Energy Standards for Your Home

    Posted By MyGuy || 29-Apr-2011

    Did you know that it has been estimated that over 80% of homes built before 1980 don’t meet today’s energy standards. Many newer homes over 50% of energy losses is radiated through the home’s exterior. The Government is offering a energy tax credit when a remodeling or upgrade utilizes energy-efficient materials.
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  • Light Switches a Source of Air Leaks

    Posted By MyGuy || 28-Apr-2011

    Most people don’t realize that your light switches can be a source of air leaks. Hold your hand in front of a light switch plate and if you feel air, you have a leak. Installing foam gaskets behind all the light switches and outlets can stop these energy leaks.
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  • Wood Flooring and It's Maintenance

    Posted By MyGuy || 27-Apr-2011

    Did you know that wood flooring is not maintenance free, it has long term maintenance? You might want to do some homework before you install that beautiful wood flooring in your home. It is vital and recommended by the manufacturer that your wood floor be re-coated with a polyurethane finish periodically to preserve its life and beauty for many years.
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  • Extend the Life of your Furniture

    Posted By MyGuy || 26-Apr-2011

    Did you know that most dining chairs can be tightened up to extend the life of your furniture? This can help you avoid costly repairs in the future. Installing new foam in your furniture can restore the new furniture feel for much less than replacement.
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  • How Safe is Your Pool

    Posted By MyGuy || 26-Apr-2011

    Are you in the process of building a swimming pool, or are you an existing pool owner? There are a wide array of quality swimming pool barrier products to help you have a piece of mind, while you enjoy the safe use of your swimming pool year round. One of the most popular products is a self-closing /self-latching devise for sliding glass doors. There are many other products that are available: ...
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  • Household cleaning products can make you sick

    Posted By MyGuy || 25-Apr-2011

    Do you know according to many Scientists, through recent studies, that many of the chemicals in traditional cleaning products can aggreviate and can sometimes cause asthma, allergies and other serious illnesses? Your family and pets can be exposed to toxic household chemicals through inhalation and skin absorption, not just by consumption. There are many great new cleaning products on the market ...
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  • Natural Cleaning Products

    Posted By MyGuy || 25-Apr-2011

    Want a healthier cleaning product? Many natural cleaning solutions and detergents tend to be plant-based ingredients. Many of the products we now have in our homes are petroleum based chemicals. There are many great solutions to clean with other than the traditional potential toxic substances such as chlorine or ammonia. Have you ever considered products with natural essential oils like thyme and ...
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  • Pool Finishes Can be Easy on Your Skin

    Posted By MyGuy || 23-Apr-2011

    Did you know that that Pebble Sheen is a new improved product for the inside surface of your pool? It is just as durable as Pebble Tec but much smoother on the skin and easier on suits because it is a polished pebble surface. Want to learn more about these products? Contact MyGuy today before the summer heat arrives.
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  • How to help prevent Bees inhabiting your home

    Posted By MyGuy || 21-Apr-2011

    Now that its spring bees of all kinds are a buzz! It is the time to bee proof your home. The best way to prevent bees for establishing a colony on your property is to deny them access. Honey bees and there counter part Africanized bees require three things in order to survive: food water shelter Plant flowers and blossoms are the food part swimming pools and excess water is the water part. Small ...
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  • Beat the Heat

    Posted By MyGuy || 20-Apr-2011

    With summer right around the corner and the hot Arizona temperatures on the rise, now is a good time to give your home a summer tune-up. One of the most important and commonly over looked components of your homes defense against these high temperatures is the insulation in your attic. Did you know that insulation acts as a blanket or barrier between the interior of your home and the super heated ...
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  • Save money by reusing your towels

    Posted By MyGuy || 19-Apr-2011

    Do you know by simply reusing your bath towel, you can help reduce your carbon foot print? If every family around the world would just hang and reuse their bath towels for a couple of days we would all benefit. This helps save: the life of your towels money up to 3,400 gallons of water up to 410 Kilowatt hours of electricity
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  • Shade options for your home

    Posted By MyGuy || 19-Apr-2011

    This is the time of year that family and friends gather around in the backyard to enjoy the great weather. Now is the time to upgrade your leisure space with a variety of shade options. Add shade and beauty while improving the value of your home, saving on utility bills, and protecting your indoor furnishings. Attractive retractable awnings can help you enjoy the shade when you need it or the sun ...
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  • Tips for desert landscaping

    Posted By MyGuy || 19-Apr-2011

    What if I get tired of maintaining a lawn or would like to be more water conscious and eliminate the lawn? How do I go about this? Typically you would spray the grass area with an herbicide to kill the grass. It is necessary to do this prior to the Bermuda going dormant to get an effective eradication of the grass. The irrigation system can be capped off or can be converted to a drip system if you ...
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  • Pest control for your home

    Posted By MyGuy || 15-Apr-2011

    Experts recommend that the following steps should be happen when you hire an expert to help prevent pests: Homes need to be treated regularly around the perimeter of the exterior, pest entry points and critical areas such as planters, bushes and base of trees. Interiors need to be addressed as specific pest problems arise Often Residential pest problems are: ants scorpions crickets spiders. Pest ...
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  • Flooring adds value to your home

    Posted By MyGuy || 13-Apr-2011

    A new floor will add significant value to your home and can completely change the interior of your home. The choice of material for floor covering is affected by factors such as: cost endurance noise insulation comfort cleaning effort There are a number of special ornamental features that can be included to may a new floor unique to your home. To learn more great tips, and products for your ...
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  • Resale Market

    Posted By MyGuy || 12-Apr-2011

    The experts are suggesting that even a minor remodeling effort will significantly increase your home's value and dramatically change its appearance. With the slow home resale market this is the best time to remodel; whether you intend to keep your home for 3 years or 30 years. Licensed Remodeling Contractors provide the wide range of skilled craftsman necessary to accomplish multiple home ...
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  • Fences are Great Investments

    Posted By MyGuy || 11-Apr-2011

    A block wall or fence around your property is a great investment! It enhances your home value, protects family & possessions, maximizes privacy, reduces noise, and its lifespan can equal that of your house.
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  • Automotive Safety

    Posted By MyGuy || 10-Apr-2011

    Have you noticed the amount of vehicles on the side of the road lately? Yes things have changed with higher fuel prices and the general public trying to stretch their dollars some basic safety steps are being overlooked. Do not kid yourself you need to continue to take care of your vehicle maintenance or the pay back may break the bank or even worse, leave you stranded at the most inconvenient ...
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  • Choose the right GC

    Posted By MyGuy || 8-Apr-2011

    Did you know the number one biggest savings in any construction project is: YOUR CHOICE OF GENERAL CONTRACTOR. There are a lot of details involved and these can drive the cost up. Your contractor's knowledge and experience can help you save money. Contact MyGuy today to learn more great tips.
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  • Social Networking

    Posted By MyGuy || 8-Apr-2011

    The popularity of social networking is growing among kids. Social networking sites can provide a secure way for kids to connect with each other, but they can also be exploited. Parents should be diligent and take steps to keep their kids safe online and save money by cutting down on malicious software that can be harmful to your computer. Use content filtering software to protect your child and ...
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  • The desert sun can turn to monsoon quickly

    Posted By MyGuy || 8-Apr-2011

    We all get comfortable with the hot dry Arizona weather and forget how fast this desert can turn to monsoon. This is evident by the Arizona stupid driver law; I suggest anyone who is not familiar check it out: http://phoenix.gov/cert/natural.html#STUPID. Things to keep in mind: Dust usually appears prior to the rain. Rain alone can cause hydroplaning. However, in Arizona our roads collect oils, ...
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  • Go "Green" With Your Clothes Dryer!

    Posted By MyGuy || 7-Apr-2011

    While trying to keep up with mounds of laundry, do you find that when they are ready to remove the load of clothes from the dryer, they aren't dry yet? So you restart the drying cycle, using more gas or electricity and putting your dryer another cycle closer to the landfill. Not a good step in their sustainability goal. Your dryer didn't use to perform this way, and now you wonder why the ...
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  • Heat and Decorative Concrete

    Posted By MyGuy || 7-Apr-2011

    Did you know that exposure to heat can wear down the seal on your decorative concrete and cause fading and water penetration, often causing the overlay to separate and crack. Experts recommend resealing every 3-5 years. It will extend the life of your decorative concrete and save you money on costly repairs later.
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  • How are your air ducts

    Posted By MyGuy || 7-Apr-2011

    Installing an automatic thermostat controlled exhaust fan can reduce heat around your air ducts. This regulates the temperature in your home by making it easier for your A/C to run less, saving money and energy.
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